Professional/Short course Practice Assessor
15 credit level 6 or level 7 module
You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.
About
This 15 credit module, Practice Assessor, aims to provide you with theory and practical skills in order to facilitate learning and assess students in specialist and advanced healthcare practice. It replaces the Practice Teacher module and has been mapped to the NMC Standards for student supervision and assessment (2018) to fulfil the requirements for practice assessors.
The level 6 (UZVSKN-15-3) or level 7 (UZVSKP-15-M) module recognises the unique set of skills required to assess learners in specialist and advanced healthcare practice including Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, District Nursing, Sexual Health, or Prescribing programmes. You need to be working with postgraduate students in a community setting. Please contact the Module Leader if you would like to discuss the suitability of the module for you.
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
At level 6
- analyse the theories, principles and practices of effective learning and teaching in practice environments.
- demonstrate self-awareness and reflexivity in interpersonal communication with learners and colleagues.
- review and assess evidence from a range of sources to inform decisions about student's proficiency and demonstrate professional accountability for those decisions.
At level 7
- critically analyse the theories, principles and practices of effective learning and teaching in practice environments.
- demonstrate self-awareness and reflexivity in interpersonal communication with learners and colleagues.
- review and assess evidence from a range of sources to inform decisions about student's proficiency and demonstrate professional accountability for those decisions.
Entry requirements
You must be a registered healthcare practitioner or by agreement with the Module Lead. Although preferred but not essential, you should be supporting a healthcare professional student undertaking a post registration qualification.
Careers / Further study
This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).
How to apply
Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.
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For further information
- Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158
Structure
Content
The module syllabus will typically include exploring educational learning theories including the universal design for learning framework, the underpinning principles of assessment and feedback and supporting learners to achieve in practice.
Learning and Teaching
Using a spiral curriculum, this module builds on current knowledge by asking you to consider in more depth your knowledge and application of evidence based teaching and learning strategies, your accountability and leadership as an educator in your area of practice.
A variety of approaches will be used which will include workshops, blended learning, case studies, formative peer and self-assessment, discussion, sharing good ideas and practice and reflection with the aim of continuously improving practice.
Assessment
Assessment for this module comprises a 2,000 word (maximum) written reflective assignment. Learners will have the opportunity to receive formative opportunities during the module.
Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
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Some places may be funded by HEE, please discuss with your organisation.
Dates
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Features
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